LISCW - SUD

Job Description

Salary:

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Universal Healthcare & Serenity Pathways (UHS PLLC)

(Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder Program)

Position Summary

Universal Healthcare & Serenity Pathways is seeking a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) to provide advanced clinical services within our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

The LICSW will serve as a clinical leader within the programconducting assessments, guiding treatment planning, providing individual and group therapy, and supporting interdisciplinary care coordination across levels of care such as outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and partial hospitalization (PHP). These structured treatment models are commonly used in SUD programs to provide individualized, step-down care and ongoing recovery support

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, SUD evaluations, and risk screenings

Diagnose substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders (DSM-5)

Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans with measurable goals

Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Relapse Prevention

Trauma-informed care

Deliver crisis intervention, safety planning, and stabilization support

Program & Clinical Leadership

Provide clinical supervision and guidance to LMSWs, LGPCs, and other staff (if applicable)

Support program development and ensure alignment with SUD best practices

Participate in case conferences, utilization reviews, and interdisciplinary team meetings

Ensure delivery of person-centered, recovery-oriented care

Care Coordination

Coordinate services with:

Medical providers and psychiatrists

Case managers and peer recovery specialists

Hospitals, detox programs, and community partners

Facilitate referrals to higher or lower levels of care (detox, residential, IOP, outpatient)

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation (assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries)

Ensure compliance with:

Medicaid/insurance requirements

State behavioral health regulations

HIPAA and confidentiality standards

Support audits, quality assurance, and accreditation readiness

Required Qualifications

Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program

Active LICSW license in the state of practice (in good standing)

Minimum 23 years of clinical experience in behavioral health or SUD treatment

Experience working with substance use disorders and co-occurring diagnoses

Strong knowledge of evidence-based SUD treatment modalities

Ability to work within an EHR/EMR system - InSync

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in IOP, PHP, outpatient, or MAT programs

Prior experience providing clinical supervision

Familiarity with Medicaid billing and documentation standards

Experience with trauma-informed and culturally responsive care

Core Competencies

Clinical judgment and diagnostic expertise

Strong interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills

Ability to manage complex cases and crisis situations

Team collaboration and leadership

High level of organization and documentation accuracy

Work Environment

Behavioral health clinic / outpatient SUD program

Combination of individual sessions, group therapy, and team collaboration

May include hybrid or telehealth services depending on program structure

Why Join UHS PLLC

Mission-driven organization focused on quality care and community impact

Opportunity to shape and grow a developing SUD program

Collaborative, interdisciplinary clinical team

Growth opportunities into clinical leadership roles

Hybrid remote